Rizwan Rahemtulla is the first Muslim to be appointed to the role in Cambridgeshire.
Rizan Rahemtulla said it was "a very, very proud moment" when he was appointed the first Muslim deputy lord lieutenant for Cambridgeshire
Rizan Rahemtulla is the first Muslim to be appointed to carry out the ceremonial duties in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Mr Rahemtulla, who lives in Peterborough, said he sees his appointment as "a huge plus" for "the wider Muslim community".The former child refugee says he "feels as if I am walking on the air when I put on the uniform"
Mr Rahemtulla works for Cambridgeshire Constabulary as an operational trainer, delivering or facilitating courses for newly-promoted sergeants and inspectors.
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